A topographical dictionary of Ireland; exhibiting the names of the several cities, towns, parishes and villages, with the barony, county, and province, to which they respectively belong ... Collected from the most authentic documents, and arr. in alphabetical order. Being a continuation of the topography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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1. Dominican Friary at Longford founded 1400

   Longford · town · Longford · 1400–1615

   In 1400 a fine monastery was founded at Longford to the honour of the Virgin Mary for Friars of the Order of St. Dominick by O'Ferrall, Prince of Annaly. King James I granted this monastery to Francis Viscount Valentia in 1615, and the friary church is now the parish church.

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   LONGFORD, in the Barony of Longford, Co. of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster; in the Parish of Temple Michael. It is 59m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 10th of June, 19th and 20th of August, and 22d of October. It gives title of Baron to the family of Packenham. Here is a Charter School for 60 boys. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate on the River Camlin. See, Temple Michael.—" In a very early age an Abbey was founded here, of which St. Idus, one of St. Patrick's disciples, was Abbot: his Feast is celebrated on the 14th of July. — A. D. 1400, a very fine Monastery was founded here to the honour of the Virgin Mary, for Friars of the Order of St. Dominick, by O'Ferrall, Prince of Annaly. — On the 29th of January, 1615, King James I granted this Monastery to Francis Viscount Valentia. The Church of this Friary is now the Parish church."— Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 443.

   LONG ISLAND, off the Barony of Carbery, Co. of COHK, and Province of Munster. It is situate in Roaring IVater Bay, and contains 316 acres of land.

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2. Dominican Friary at Lorrha founded 1269

   Lorrha · townland · Tipperary · 1269–1688

   In 1269 Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, founded a Dominican friary at Lorrha. The walls of the church adjoining the village and the greater part of the other buildings are still entire. In 1688 a provincial chapter of the order was held there with 150 friars in their proper habits attending.

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   who presided over 150 Monks, and died A. D. 584, when he became the Patron thereof. The hand of St. Ruadan was preserved, in a silver case, in this Abbey, till the time of the suppression. It is now a parish church. — In the year 1269, Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, founded a Dominican Friary here. The walls of the church adjoining the village, and the greater part of the other buildings, are still entire. In 1688 this Friary was so complete, that a Provincial Chapter of the Order was holden there, and 150 Friars, clotbed in their proper habits, attended on the occasion." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 666.

   LORUM, in the Barony of Idroue, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at £4. Irish Money, and Episcopally united, ever since the year 1714, to the R. of Ballyellin, and the Vicarages of Clonagoose, Killtennel, and Llyguff: two Churches, in repair; one, at Lorum, and the other, at Killtennel: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Benjamin Hobarr, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and being the Surrogate, resides at Carlow, where the Bishop's Court is holden : the duties are discharged by two Curates, at a Salary of £75. per annum to each, viz., The Rev. Mr. Downing, for his attendance on Lorum, and The Rev. Mr. Pasley, on Killtennel. Lorum is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3 m. S. S. E. from Leighliu- Bridge. The parishes in the Union of Lorum are all contiguous; their content-* being 8019 acres.

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3. Dominican Friary at Roscommon founded by King Felim

   Roscommon · town · Roscommon · 1253–1265

   The Dominican Friary at Roscommon was founded in 1253 or 1257 by Felim, king of Connaught, who was interred there in 1265. His monument in fine Irish marble, surrounded by figures of his bodyguards, still remained though lately much defaced. The church was consecrated by Tumultach O'Conor, Bishop of Elphin.

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   age a Castle was erected here, which was re-edified in 1268, by Sir Robert de Uftbrd, Justiciary of Ireland, and in 1271, it was razed to the ground.— The first Religious foundation, which stands on record, is the Abbey of Regular Canons, founded by St. Coeman, the son of Faolchon, and a disciple of St. Finian ; he flourished, A. D. 540, when he wrote a rule for Monks, which was observed by most of these religious bodies in Connaught. — The Dominican Friary was founded in the year 1253, or in 1257, by Felim, king of Connaught, who was interred here in 1265: his monument, in fine Irish marble, still remains, surrounded by his body guards in the dress of their time, but it has been lately much defaced. Tumultach O'Conor, who was made Bishop of Elphin in 1246, and translated to Tuam in 1259, consecrated the church of this Friary, which he dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin. This Friary, and its possessions, were granted first to Sir Nicholas Malbye, Knight; and afterwards, on the 29th of January 1615, both the Abbey and Friary were granted to Francis Viscount Valentia. — The Franciscan Friary was founded A. D. 1269; and in the following year it was totally destroyed by fire."—Archdall's Monast. Hibern. pp. 618. et seq.

   ROSCOMROE, in the Barony of Ballibritt, KING'S COUNTV, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £0..lO..O sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Kinnitty. Roscomroe is in the Diocese of Killaloe, and Province of Cashel. It is 6 m. S. E. b. E. from Birr. See, Kinnitty.

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4. Dominican Friary at St. Canice, founded 1225

   Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1225

   A Dominican friary dedicated to the Holy Trinity was founded in 1225 by William Mareschal Junior, Earl of Pembroke. A probationers' house belonging to the monastery stood on a high bank over the River Nore, two miles north of Kilkenny, now called Drumdelig or Thornback, and serves as a notable burial place. The noble ruins of the friary were still visible.

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   crned by a Portreeve, and enjoys particular privileges by Charter. Here is one of tbe ancient Round towers. The Right Rev. John Kearney, D. D., Lord Bishop ofOssory, in 1806. The See of Ossory, which is valued in the King's Books at one hundred Marks, and which was originally established at Saigair, and afterwards at Aghavoe, according to Dr. Beaufort, was founded very early in the fifth cent' ury. It includes almost the whole of the County of Kilkenny, a good part of the Queen's County, and some of the King's County, extending 36 miles in length, from North to South, and 23 miles in breadth. The Chapter is formed by the Dean (see, St. Patrick's, in the City of. Kilkenny), Precentor, Chancellor, (see, Inchihologhan), Treasurer, and Archdeacon (see, Kilfane), with seven Prebendaries. The Cathedral is a large handsome Pile, dedicated to St. Canice, whence the Borough of Irish-Town, wherein it stands, derives its name. The Bishop has a good house, close to the Cathedral, which is situate about 30 miles from the farthest part of the Diocese. The Precentorship is valued in the King's Books at <£lO. 7mA Money, and the Treasurership at ,£l 1. See, Kilkenny. — "A Monastery, for Dominican Friars, was founded here in the year 1225, to the honour of the Holy Trinity, by William Mareschal, Junior, Earl of Pembroke, There did formerly belong to this monastery an house for their Probationers, situated on a high bank over the River Nore, and two miles North of Kilkenny. It is now called Drumdelig, or, Thornback, and is a burial-place of note. The noble ruins of this Friary may still be seen." — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 371.

   CANON BROOK, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster. It is contiguous to Lucan. The land being holden under the Minor Canons of St. Patrick, and a pretty stream gliding among rocks through it, give rise to the name of Canon Brook. The great improvements in planting here by James Gandon, Esq., deserve the best commendations, and are exemplary to the Nobility and Gentry of Ireland.

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5. Dominican friary at Tober

   Tober · townland · Westmeath

   Archdall records that a monastery for Dominican Friars formerly existed at Tober in Westmeath, near Ballymore.

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   TOBER, in the Barony of Rathcomath, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province, of Leinster. It is 2 m. N. E. from Ballymore. According to Mr. Archdall, there was formerly a Monastery for Dominican Friars here.

   TOBERGLORY, in the Barony of Lecale, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster.— " Sir John de Courcey founded an Abbey to the honour of St. Thomas the Martyr near this well, which adjoins the town of Downpatrick, between two roads, the one leading to Crems, and the other to the Grange of Saul. He gave it to the Regular Canons of the Church of the Virgin Mary at Carlisle, and endowed it with three carucates of land adjacent thereto, together with all the lands, meadows, pastures, mills, and other aisements thereunto belonging, a burgage within the town of Down, and all the tithes of his house, and house expenses and demesnes.

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6. Dominican Friary founded at Athenry, 1241

   Athenry · town · Galway · 1241

   Meyler de Bermingham, second Baron of Athenry, funded and granted land for a Dominican friary dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, erected in 1241. The ruins demonstrate a sumptuous building of blue stone, partly demolished to build barracks, with mausoleums erased by soldiers.

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   miles in length, and1 about 9 miles in breadth.—" Meyler de Bermingham, tlic second Baron of Athenry, gave to the Dominican Friars 160 Marcs to assist in building this house, and granted the land whereon to erect it; he also presented to them (on the completion of the building, as we suppose) an hogshead of wine. De Berminghain was induced to begin this work by letters from St. Dominick, and a noble Monastery \vas erected here, under the Invocation of St. Peter and St. Paul, in the year 1241. The ruins which remain of this friary, prove it to have been a sumptuous building ; part of it was taken down to erect in its room the present Barracks, and the Cloisters probably stood where the Barrack-yard is now ; the whole was well built of a blue coloured stone ; the tower, for half its height, is larger below than above. The great East window is bold and of good workmanship : there were here numbers of Mausoleums, but the soldiers have erased them all, and with their fragments the church is nearly covered. — A Franciscan Friary was founded here in the year 1464, under the Invocation of St. Michael, by Thomas Earl of Kildare ; his wife, Margaret Gibbon, erected the^first Chapel ; the second was built by an Earl of Desmond, and the third by O'Tully." — ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. pp. 272. et seq.

   ATHERDEE, v. ARDEE.

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7. Dominican Friary founded at Cashel, 1243

   Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1243–1307

   Archbishop David Mac Kelly, himself a Dominican, founded a Dominican Friary adjoining Cashel in 1243, dedicated to St. Dominick, supplying it with brethren from Cork. General chapters of the order were held there in 1289 and 1307; it was regarded as the noblest Dominican building in Ireland.

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   for sick and infirm poor, with fourteen beds and three Chaplains, was founded here to the honour of St. Nicholas, by Sir David le Latimer, Seneschal to Marian, who was Archbishop of Cashel from the year- 1224 to 1238: the said Archbishop granted to this hospital two flaggons of Ale out of every brewing made for sale within the limits of thirty messuages in this town, and David, a succeeding Prelate, did, by force and violence, unite this hospital to the Cistertian Abbey, about the year 1272, — A Dominican Friary was founded adjoining the town, (but not within the Liberties of the Corporation) and dedicated to St. Dominick, in the year 1243, by the Archbishop David Mac Kelly, who was himself a Dominican, and supplied it with brethren from the Friary of Cork. General Chapters of the Order were holden here in 1289 and 1307. This monastery, as lately evinced, was the noblest and most beautiful building belonging to the Dominican Order in Ireland. — Hacket's Abbey was founded for Conventual Franciscans in the reign of King Henry the Third by William Hacket. In the night of the 14th of February 1757, the lofty and beautiful steeple of this friary fell to the ground. This erection was situate at the rere of Friar-street, and is now so much gone to ruin, that it is scarce possible to trace the divisions of the building : What remains

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8. Dominican Friary (Monastery of the Batin) founded at Coleraine

   near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1244

   A Dominican Friary, also called the Monastery of the Batin, was founded at Coleraine in 1244, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The founders were traditionally the O'Cahanes, though a good authority asserts it was the Mac Evelina family.

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   Colunib, the celebrated founder of the Abbey of Deny, A. D. 546. — Thomas Mac JJchtry and the Galls of Ulster built a castle here in 1213, for which purpose they raised all the pavements, and destroyed every part of the abbey (of Canons Regular), the church alone excepted. — -The Dominican Friary, which was also called, The Monastery of the Batin, was founded, A. D. 1244, by the O'Cahanes, or rather, as a good authority asserts, by the Mac Evelina, and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Sir Robert Savage, of Ulster, Knt, an excellent soldier, died in 136"0, and was buried here: — A few of the ruins of the building remain near the town, on the West side of the River." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hlbern. p. 83.

   COLERAKE, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Curacy, being one of the parishes • which constitute the Union of Timolin. Colerake is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. See, Timolin.

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9. Dominican Friary of St. Mary Magdalene, Drogheda, founded 1224

   Drogheda · town · Louth · 1224

   A Dominican Friary under the invocation of St. Mary Magdalene was founded in the North part of Drogheda by Lucas de Netterville, Archbishop of Armagh, who began its erection in 1224.

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   the suppression of monasteries, this house and its possessions were granted to the Mayor of Drogheda. — St. Laurence's Priory, situate near the gate of that name, and said to owe its foundation to the Mayor and Citizens of Drogheda, was likewise, on the suppression, granted to them. — A Dominican Friary was founded, under the invocation of St. Mary Magdalene, in the North part of the town, by Lucas de Netterville, Archbishop of Armagh; who began the erection, A. D. 1224. — A Gray Friary is said to have been founded in the year 1240, near the North side of the river Boyne; but Friar Wadding places its foundation thirty years later. — An Augustinian Friary was founded here in the reign of King Edward the First: at the suppression, it was granted to the Mayor, and Citizens, of Drogheda.— Mention is also made of the houses of St. James, and St. Bennet here." — Archdalfs

   Monast. Hibern. pp. 452, et seq. " In this city, on the Meath side of the

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10. Dominican Friary of St. Mary of the Hill, Galway

    Galway · city · Galway · 1488–1652

    A monastery near the West Gate of Galway, originally a daughter house of the Premonstratenses of Tuam, was granted to Dominican Friars by Pope Innocent VIII in 1488. The entire building was demolished by the townspeople in 1652 to prevent Oliver Cromwell from fortifying it against them, leaving only the cemetery.

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    of Tuam and his successors, in free disposal. The Warden and Vicars of Gal way claim; an exemption from any jurisdiction of the Archbishop, except visiting. The Rev. John Wilson is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parishes of Ballinacourtney, Killcommon, Moycullin, and Rahoon : The Rev. Robert Warren is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of Clare Galway : The Rev. Maurice Mahon is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parish of Oranmore ; and The Rev. Alexander Arbuthnot is the possessor of the fourth part of the Tythes of the parish of Shrule; and the said several possessors have cure of souls of their said respective parishes, but are not resident. The quarter parts of the Tythes of these parishes are totally inadequate to afford the means of comfort to the respective possessors thereof. These parishes are not contiguous; their extent is computed to be £4 miles by 17. Galway is in the Diocese of Tuam, and Province ofTuam. It is 103 m. W. b. S. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of September, and at the East Gate, on the 31st of May, 21st of September, and 21st of October. It is advantageously situate for commerce, on a Bay to which it gives name, on the Atlantic Ocean ; and is the Capital of the County. This town sends one Member to Parliament. The Magistrates are a Mayor, two Sheriffs, a Recorder, Warden, and Tov/n Clerk. It hath also a Military Governor, and Town Major. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Monition. It has six Post-days in the week. — " A. D. 1296, Sir William de Burgh, surnamed Leigh, or The Grey, founded a Monastery for Franciscan Friars in St. Stephen's Island, situated without the North gate of the town, as it is particularly mentioned in the Obituary of the said Friary, and the dedication of it was on the 16th of May. Sir William died on the 12th of February, A. D. 1324, and was interred here. — The tomb of the founder, Sir William de Burgh, was discovered in June 1779, upwards of four feet under ground, with his family arms, and a very long broad sword elegantly carved thereon. Some remains of this Friary are still to be seen. — Near the West Gate of the town, without the walls, was the Monastery of St. Mary of the Hill, a daughter to that of The Holy Trinity of the Premonstratenses of Tuam. On the Nuns forsaking it, the Secular Clergy entered into and kept possession for a considerable time, but on the petition of the inhabitants of the Town to Pope Innocent VIII, it was granted to the Dominican Friars, by a Bull dated the 4th of December, 1488. There are no remains of this foundation save the cemetery, the whole building having been demolished by the Townsmen in the year \65<2, in order to prevent Oliver Cromwell from turning it into a fortification against themselves. — The Augustinian Friary was founded on a Hill near this town, by Stephen Lynch, son of Dominick Duff (who was many times Mayor of Galway) and Margaret his wife, in the year 1508, at the earnest solicitation of Richard Nangle, a Friar of the same order, who afterwards became Archbishop of Tuam. — A Carmelite Friary 4

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11. Dominican Friary of St. Mary of the Island, Cork, 1229

    Cork · city · Cork · 1229

    The Dominican Friary called the Abbey of St. Mary of the Island was founded in 1229 on an island called Cross-Green on the south side of Cork town. It is now entirely demolished.

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    for Conventual Franciscans, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary. This building, which stood on the North side of the city, is now entirely demolished. — The Dominican Friary, called The Abbey of St. Mary of the Island, was founded in the year 1229. This house, which stood in an Island, called Cross-Green, on the south side of the town, is now entirely demolished.— A Monastery was founded, on the South side of the city, in the reign of King Edward the First for Friars following the Rule of St. Augustine. Of this building, the steeple, which is 64 feet high, and the walls of the church, still remain ; the East window, the only one in the choir, was truly magnificent, and measured 30 feet in height and 15 in breadth ; the whole erection was converted into a sugar-house, and is now called, The Red Abbey'.— Dr. Bourke is the only author, who mentions the house for White Friars. — The Nunnery of St. John the Baptist, of which there are now no remains, was situated near the present market-house, and the site was accidentally discoveredin digging up some old tombs.— There was a Preceptory of the Knights Templars in this town, for we find that William le Chaplain was Master of Cork about the 1292.— The Priory of St. Stephen was founded in the South suburbs of this city for the support of Lepers, and Edward Henry was keeper of it, A. D. 1295. This priory, .when suppressed, was granted to the city of Cork, and about the year 16?4, an hospital for poor children, now called, The Blue Coat Hospital, was erected on the ancient sheS'—Archdairs Monast. Hibern. pp. 62. et seq.

    CORKBEG, in the Barony of Imokilly, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at «£'2. sterling, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Aghacla. Corkbeg is in the Diocese of Cloyne, and Province of Cashel. It is 5 m. S. W. from Cloyne. It is situate upon the Eastern side of Cork Harbour. See, Aghacla.

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12. Dominican Friary of St. Saviour in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1241

    A Dominican Friary under the invocation of St. Saviour was founded in Limerick by Donogh Carbreach O'Brien, king of Thomond, who was interred there in 1241. Part of the friary is now a tan-yard and a barrack, with small remains of the church still visible.

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    This Priory, situated near BallVBridge, was granted at the Suppression to Edmund Sexton.— A Dominican Friary was founded here under the Invocation of St. Saviour, by Donogh Carbrcach O'Brien, king of Thomond. He was interred here in the year 1241, in a tomb with his statue placed over it. We are. told by another writer, that he was interred at Killaloe. Part of the Friary is now converted into a tan-yard, and a large barrack has been erected on the other part : some small remains of the church, walls, &c., may yet be seen — A Gray Friary was founded in the reign of King Henry III, by O'Brien, a lineal descendant of the kings of Limerick and Thomond. This Friary stood without the town wall, and where the County court-house is now erected. The oltl church has been since converted into the County hospital. Wadding says, that another Franciscan Monastery was founded here in the year 1293, in the King's Island near Limerick.— The August-, inian Friary, generaHy called The House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of The Holy Gross, was founded in the 13th century by O'Brien. It is supposed that this Friary was situated near Quay -lane ; but even a trace of it is not now to be found. —The Knights Templars had an House near to the Augustinian Friary, of which the smallest remains are now not discoverable." — Archdalfs Motiast. Hibern. pp. 426. ct seq.

    LIN ALLY, in the Barony of , Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulstef.

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13. Dominican Friary of St. Saviour, Waterford

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1226

    The Friars Preachers (Dominicans) were introduced into Waterford in 1226, with King Henry III's approval granted on 20th of February for their house on waste ground formerly the site of an ancient tower. The monastery, now the County Court-house, is called Black Friars.

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    Kilkenny is by a Ferry, an inconvenience to which the great depth and breadth of the river has hitherto compelled the inhabitants to submit. This city is about twelve miles distant from the Sea: The harbour runs almost twelve miles up the country, nearly in a straight line, and is all the way deep and clear. Here arc several Charity Schools, and Humane Foundations, well supported: Many of the public edifices are extremely elegant : The private dwellings are generally modern, and with the other improvements of the city, keep pace with the increase of its opulence. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Lumley, that of Earl to the family of Talbot, and thatof Marquess to the Earl of Tyrone. The See of Waterford (which is valued in the King's Books at <£72. .8.. 1 Irish Money,) was united, according to Dr. Beaufort, in the year 1536, to the See of Lisrnore : The Bishoprick of Lismore had been founded in the beginning of the Seventh century ; but that of Waterford was not established until the Eleventh, when the Ostmen or Danes settled on the Irish Coast. This very small Diocese is confined to the Eastern part of the County of Waterford, and does not extend above 10 miles in length, and 7 miles m breadth. But the Diocese of Lismore is 30 miles long, and about 29 miles broad, including the greatest part of the County of Waterford, and a considerable portion of that of Tipperary. The Union stretches in length 39 miles from East to West, and 29 miles in breadth. The Chapter of Waterford consists only of the Dean, Precentor (see, Kilbarrymeaden), Chancellor (see, Monemointer}, and Treasurer (see, Lisnakil[}, for there are no Prebendaries, and the Archdeacon has not a vote. The Cathedral of Waterford is a very elegant church, erected within a few years. The Bishop's Palace, which stands close by it, is a handsome modern structure of no great size, and very much confined in situation. — " The Priory of St. Catherine is the first House of Religion which appears ; it was founded by the Ostmen for Augustinian Canons of the Congregation of St. Victor, but we know not at what period.— The Hospital of St. Stephen, in St. Stephen's Street, was founded for Lepers, and endowed by the Power family. This Hospital must have been erected before the Benedictine Abbey, for John Earl of Morton, in his Charter to that Abbey, confirmed the Leper-House to the Poor of the City.— John Earl of Morton arrived in Waterford, A. D. 1 185, when he founded the Priory of St. John the Evangelist in the suburbs of the City, for Monks of the Order of St, Benedict, and confirmed to them the lands of Ballyowedin. In the Charter he calls it his Aims-House, and makes it a Cell to the Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul in the City of Bath, Somersetshire. Peter de Fonte was a munificent Benefactor to this House.— The Friars Preachers, or Dominicans, were introduced into this city, A. D. 1226. And upon application of the Citizens to King Henry III, on the 20th of February, he granted his Royal approbation, that their intended house should be buift on that waste piece of ground, late the site of an ancient tower. The building was accordingly begun, and concluded. The steeple was a very strong building, and the Monastery (of St. Saviour), now the County

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14. Dominican Friary of Trim founded 1265

    Trim · town · Meath · 1265

    The Dominican Friary at Trim, situated near the gate leading to Athboy, was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary in 1265 by Geoffrey de Geneville, Lord of Meath.

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    a considerable time as a garrison. — The Gray Friary was dedicated to St. Bonaventure, and in general was called, The Observanrine Friary of Trim ; it was originally founded by King John; though others say by the family of Plunket. This Friary is totally demolished, and the present Session-house is erected on part of the ancient foundation. Father Richard Plunket, who wrote an Irish Dictionary, now in the Public Library of Dublin, resided in this convent. — The Dominican Friary, situated near the gate leading to Athboy, was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary, A. D. ]£65, by Geoffrey de" Geneville, Lord of Meath. — The Priory of Crossbearers was dedicated to St. John the Baptist; one of the Bishops of Meath was said to be the founder, and his successors in that See were great benefactors to this Priory. We are told, that this was a truly magnificent building: and it is probable, that the Parliaments of Trim were holden in the great hall of this house : the walls are still in being. — Here was a Convent of Nuns. — There was an ancient Church here, called The Church of the Grecians ; which may be some proof that the Grecians of old made a settlement in this kingdom. — We also find, in the parish church of St. Patrick in this town, a Perpetual Chantry of three Priests."— Archdall's Monast. Hibcrn. pp. 575. et seg.

    TRIMLESTOWN, in the Barony of Navan, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a Chapelry. It is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2 m. W. N. W. from Trim. Here is the handsome Seat of Lord

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15. Dominican Friary ruins at Mullingar

    Mullingar · town · Westmeath · 1237

    The Nugent family founded a Dominican Friary in Mullingar in 1237. Part of the bell-tower and other ruins of the building were still extant at the time of writing.

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    The family of Nugent founded a Dominican Friary here in the year 1237. Part of the Bell-tower, and some other ruins of the building, still remain. — In the year 1622, the Friars of Multifernam began to erect an House here for Friars of the Order of St. Francis. This house was never completed."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 722.

    MULLIN'S, ST, in the Barony of St. Mullin's, Co. of CARLOW, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at £,5. .6..% Irish Money : no Church; no Glebe House, or Glebe : The Rev. Francis Thomas, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, but is not resident ; nor does he discharge any duties by himself or others, as the Impropriation pays no stipend whatever; nor is the Vicarage endowed with any portion of land or tythes. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, this is a large district, and the most uncivilized in the Diocese, as no Clero-yman of the Established Church ever sets his foot in it. St. Mullin's is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3| m. S. b E. from Graig. It is situate on the River Barrow. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of June, 25th of July, 8th of September, and 1st of November. — " St. Moling founded an Abbey here ; he was made Bishop of Ferns in the year 632, and died on the I7th of June in 697. He was buried in his own Monastery. The Regular Canons following the Rule of St. Augustine obtained a settlement here, the ruins of which yet remain. It was the burial place of the Cavenaghs, Kings of Leinster, and still continues the place of interment of the descendants of that family. ' — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 39-

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16. Dominican friary ruins at Sligo

    Sligo · town · Sligo · 1252

    A Dominican monastery dedicated to the Holy Cross was founded at Sligo in 1252 by Maurice Fitzgerald, Lord Justice of Ireland. Its ruins include cloister arches, a great East window, a High Altar overwhelmed with bones, and the tomb of O'Conor.

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    SLIGO, in the Barony of Carbury, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Connaught : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£0.. 10.. 0 sterling, and Episcopally united for successive Incumbents, time immemorial, to the Vicarages of Calry, Kilaspickbrown, and Kilmacoen : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House : one acre of Glebe, in the parish of St. John : The Rev. Wenesley Bond, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides on his other Benefice in the Diocese of Ferns ; the duties are discharged "by his Curate, The Rev. W. C. Armstrong. Sligo is in the Diocese of Elphin, and Province of Tuam. It is 105 m. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 27th of March, 4th of July, 1 1th of August, and 9th of October. It is the County Town : and here the Assizes are holden. This Town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patronage, in the Wynne. Family. The Magistrates are a Provost, and Town Clerk. Here is a Charter School, for 80 Boys, which was opened in the year 1755. It is a Town of considerable trade, situate on a Bay to which it gives name, on the Atlantic Ocean. It has six Post-days in the week. The Union of Sligo is estimated to extend about 42 square miles.—" In the year 1245, a castle was built in this Town b} Maurice Earl of Kildare ; and, in 1271, it was destroyed ; but, in 1310, the castle was rebuilt by Richard Earl of Ulster — A. D. 1252, a Monastery was founded here, under the Invocation of the Holy Cross, for Friars of the Order of St. Dominick, by Maurice Fitzgerald, who was Lord Justice of this Kingdom, in the year l'J29, and retained that office from 1232 to 1245. Some writers erroneously attribute this foundation to O'Connor (Lord of) Sligo. At the general suppression, this Friary was granted to Sir William Taafe. The few ruins of this spacious and beautiful monastery evince its former splendour. Three sides of the Cloister may still be seen, covered with an arched roof: the arches and pillars are of extraor-

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17. Dominican monastery at Gola, Fermanagh

    Gola · townland · Fermanagh

    A monastery dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was founded at Gola for Dominican Friars by Mac Manus, lord of the place, with Maguire, dynast of Fermanagh, contributing largely. Some remains of the monastery were still visible, marking the site of the former village of Gola.

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    of Ulster. It is 5 in. S. E. from Enniskillen. — " A Monastery dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, was founded at Gaula, for Dominican Friars, by Mac Man us, lord of the place: Maguire, the Dynast of Fermanagh, contributed largely to the foundation, and John, the son of the founder, who had been educated at the Dominican Friary of Athenry, was extremely solicitous in forwarding this work. Some remains of the monastery are yet to be seen, and particularly where formerly stood the village of Gola." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 26" 1.

    GOLA, ISLAND, off the Barony of Kilmacrenan, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster.

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18. Dominican monastery founded at Newtownards

    near Newtownards · town · Down · 1244

    Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, founded a monastery at Newtownards in honour of St. Columb for Dominican Friars in 1244. Some remains of the monastery were still visible at the time of writing.

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    ford Lough. It has six Post-days in the week. — " Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, founded a Monastery here in honour of St.. Columb, for Dominican Friars,

    • A. D. 11244. There are some remains of this monastery still to be seen." — Archdull' s jMonast. Hibern. p. 127.

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19. Dominican monastery founded by Eustace family in Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare · 1355

    The Eustace family erected a monastery in the centre of Naas under the invocation of St. Eustachius for Dominican Friars. Their possessions in Naas were granted to them in 1355.

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    Glebe land in three lots, one of which is distant from the church half a mile, the other two about a mile : The Rev. James Slator, the Vicar (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person, Naas is in the Diocese of Kildare, and Province of Dublin. It is 15% in. S. W. from Dublin. It has six Postdays in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 7th and 1 8th of May, and 23d of November. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Bourke. This was anciently the Residence of the King's of Leinster. It was a strong hold during the Civil Wars; and several Parliaments have been holden here. The Assizes are holden here, and at Athy, alternately : and here is the County Goal, and Session house. It is situate upon a branch of the river Liffey. The Curacies of Furnaughts, and Hainstown, are adjacent to each other, and are two miles distant from Naas. The parish of Naas contains 2970 acres of land. — " In the 12th century, the Baron of Naas founded a Priory, under the Invocation of St. John the Baptist, for Canons Regular of the Order of St. Augustin.— In the centre of this town, the family of Eustace erected a Monastery under the Invocation of St. Eustachius, for Dominican Friars : and it appears that their possessions in Naas were granted to them in the year 1355. A public Inn is now erected upon part of this ancient foundation. — An house was founded here in 1484 for Friars Eremites of the Order of St. Augustin. The ruins of the building may still be seen at the foot of the mount, which lies at the farther end of the town," — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 335.

    NAHARLOWE, v. GALBALLY.

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20. Dominican Monastery on Knockvicar hill, no remains

    Knockvicar · townland · Roscommon

    A monastery for Friars of the Order of St. Dominick was founded on the summit of Knockvicar (the Hill of Victory), of which no remains survived. The foundation was erroneously attributed to the Bingham family, and a lease of the abbey was granted to Richard Kendlemarch.

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    KNOCKVICAR, or, THE HILL OF VICTORY, in the Barony of Boyle, Go. of ROSCOMMON, and Province of Connaught. It is 4m. E. from Boyle. — *' A Monastery for Friars of the Order of St. Dominick was fovtnded on the summit of this hill, of which there are nofy no remains : the foundation has been given to the family of Bingham, but the time of their arrival in Ireland, evidently proves the mistake. A lease of this Abbey was granted to Richard Kendlemarch."— ArchdalFs Monast. Hibern. p. 614.

    KNOUGH, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster ; a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Drakestown. Knough is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 4m. S. S. E. from Nobber. This parish contains 450 acres of land. See, Drakestown.

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21. Donaghpatrick ancient town and abbey on Blackwater

    Donaghpatrick · townland · Meath

    Donaghpatrick was an ancient town on the River Blackwater, reduced and depopulated by the early 19th century. A tutelary saint founded an abbey there, to which Conal Mac Neill, brother of King Leogair, was a great benefactor.

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    Patrick containing 1943 acres of land. — "This ancient town, now reduced and depopulated, was pleasantly situated on the River Blackwatcr. Our Tutelary Saint founded an Abbey here, to which Conal Mac Neill, brother to King Leogair, was a great Benefactor." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 529.

    DONOHILL, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of TIPPERARV, and Province of Munster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Precentorship of Cashel, Donohill is in the Diocese of Cashel, and Province of Cashel. It is 3f m. N. from Tipperary. This parish contains 3539 acres of land. See, Templeneiry.

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22. Donegal Franciscan Friary ruins and castle

    Donegal · town · Donegal · 1474–1806

    A Franciscan friary of strict observance was founded at Donegal in 1474 by Odo Roe O'Donnell and his wife Fionguala. Remains of the monastery, including a cloister with small arches and narrow passages, were still visible near the town, alongside a fine old castle.

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    DONEGAL, in the Barony ofTyrhugh, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster : a V.: a Church : no Glebe House : The Rev. Abraham Hamilton, the Incumbent (in 1806), who resides in the adjoining parish, has cure of souls, and discharges the duties. Donegal is in the Diocese of Raphoe, and Province of Armagh. It is 111 m. N. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 5th and 29th of May, 9th of July, 4th of September, 28th of October, and 28th of November. It is situate upon the River Eask, at the extremity of an extensive Bay, to which it gives name. It has three Post-days in the week. Here is a fine old castle. — " A Monastery for Franciscan Friars of the strict observance was founded here, in the year 1474, by Odo Roe, son of Nial Garbh O'Donnell, prince of Tyrconnell ; and by his wife Fionguala, (Penelope) daughter of Connor na srona O'Brien, prince of Thomond. Odo, the founder, died July the 28th, 1505. — There was in this house a well chosen Library. — At a small distance from the town, the remains of this monastery may yet be seen. The cloister consists of small arches, supported by couplets of pillars on a basement; in one part are two narrow passages, one over the other, about four feet wide, ten long, and seven high; they seem to have been places for depositing valuable effects in times of danger ; the upper pne is covered with stones laid along on the beams of stone that cross it, and the lower one with stones laid across on the walls ; each of them are exactly after the Egyptian manner of building; and in a building over it are plain marks of a regular Roman pediment, although some other building had been erected against it." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 97.

    DONEGOR, in the Barony of Antrim, Co. of ANTRIM, and Province of Ulster: a V., Episcopally united, in 1775, to the V. of Kilbride : no Church, but one is

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23. Donnybrook church and curacy under Archdeaconry of Dublin

    Donnybrook · parish · Dublin · 1806

    Donnybrook (Donabrook) in Co. Dublin was a curacy forming part of the Archdeaconry of Dublin, with a church in good repair but no glebe house or glebe. In 1806 the resident curate was Rev. George Wogan, earning £60 per annum plus dues of £25.

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    DONABROOK, or, DONNYBROOK, in the Barony of Newcastle, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leiuster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Archdeaconry of Dublin : a Church, in good repair : no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. George Wogan, the Resident Curate (in 1806), at a Salary of £60. per annum, and the small dues of every description, amounting to «£25. per annum. Donabrook is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh,

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24. Donoughcloney parish church moved to Waringstown, 1681

    near Waringstown · village · Down · 1681

    The site of the parish church of Donoughcloney was relocated to Waringstown in 1681. Linen manufacture was carried on very extensively in the town.

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    WARINGSTOWN, in the Barony of Lower Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Prov- Jnce of Ulster. It is 2f m. S. b. E. from Lurgan. The site of the parish church of Donoughcloney was changed hither, in 1681. The Linen manufacture is carried on very extensively here.

    WARREN'S-POINT, or, WARING'S-POINT, in the Barony of Upper Iveagh, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster. It is 56 m. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. It is situate upon the Bay of Carlingford.

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25. Dormitory of St. Declan in Ardmore churchyard

    Ardmore · town · Waterford

    A small low building standing in the churchyard at Ardmore is known as the Dormitory of St. Declan. It is listed among the surviving antiquities of the site alongside the round tower and ancient churches.

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    ARDMORE, in the Barony of Decies, within Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, andProvinceof Munster : a Rectory, being the Corps of thePrecentorshipof Lisrnore, which isvalued intheKing's Books^lO. sterling; and Vicarage, valued in the King's Books at ,£6. sterling, and Episcopally united, on the 21st of January 1791, to the Vicarages of Ballymacart, and Rinagonagh ; and these again Episcopally united to the Rectory, in the year 1797 : a Church, in repair, in the parish of Ardmore : a Glebe House, in the parish of Ardmore : a Glebe, of 90 acres, belonging to the Precentor, at Ardmore, very near the church ; and another, of 18 acres, at Lismore : these two glebes are about fifteen miles distant : a Glebe, of 8 acres, belonging to the Vicar, at Ardmore, very near the church: another, of 8 acres, near the site of the old church of Ballymacart, but of which the present Vicar never was in possession ; and a third, of li acre, very distant from all the other glebes, adjacent to the site of the old church of Rinagonagh : The Rev. Ponsonby May Care\v, the Incumbent fin 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Ardmore is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 7m. S. b. W. from Dungarvan. It is situate upon a Bay, to which it gives natne, on St. George's Channel. The parishes in the Union of Ardmore are contiguous ; the extent of each is very great ; but they are in great part mountainous, uncultivated, and uninhabited. In the Ecclesiastical Report, the Rectory of Ardmore is recommended to be perpetually united to the Vicarage, and to the Vicarage of Ballymacart.— " St. Declan, a native of this country, was "Bishop and Abbot of Ardmore; his Festival is holden on the 24th of July : And St. Ultan, the successor of St. Declan, was alive after the year 550. The remains of two ancient churches are still to be seen here : one, on a Cliff near the Sea, quite in ruins, which seems to have been the first erection : the other, stands about a mile North-west of the former, and is very ancient ; an handsome Gothic arch, which separates the body of this church from the chancel, yet remains, and the pillars supporting it are more massive than those of the Tuscan order, which denotes the antiquity of the building ; the chancel is roofed, and at present is used for Divine Service. On the West end of this church are some figures in alto relievo, in free-stone, venerable for their antiquity, viz., Adam and Eve, with the tree and serpent, the judgment of Solomon, &c. Here also is a fine Round to\ver, upwards of 100 feet in height and 45 in circumference, and in the church-yard is a small low building, called The Dormitory of St. Declan." — ArchdalYs Monast. Hibern. p. 684.

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26. Downpatrick Cathedral rebuilding by subscription

    near Downpatrick · town · Down

    The cathedral at Downpatrick was recently begun to be rebuilt by subscription but remained incomplete, as the subscriptions had been expended. The finishing of the building would be retarded until an adequate fund was procured.

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    DOWNPATRICK, in the Barony of Lecale, Co. of DOWN, and Province of Ulster: a R., united by Charter by James I, in 1609, to the Rectories of Bally, Ballyculter, Bright, Saul, and Tyrela ; constituting the Corps of the Deanery of Down, which is valued in the King's Books at <£13..6..8 sterling: The Cathedral ; which was lately begun to be re-built by subscription, and is not yet completed ; and the subscriptions being expended, the finishing of this building will necessarily be retarded, till an adequate fund be procured : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of one acre, near Downpatrick : The Hon. and Rev. William Annesley, LL. D., the Dean (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and resides in the parish of Bright, near the centre of the Union : these parishes are all contiguous to each other, and have each a good Church, wherein Divine Service is performed by the Dean, and his Curates (with a Salary to each of £75. per annum); except the small parish of Tyrela, wherein there has not been a church, for time immemorial: but the parishes of Bright, and Rathmullin, are near and convenient to the few parishioners of the Established Church, who reside in it. Downpatrick is in the Diocese of Down, and Province of Armagh. It is 74 m. N. b. E. from Dublin, The Fairs are holden on the 17th of March, 22d of June, and 29th of October. This town sends one Member to Parliament ; the Election being by Potwallapers. It has six Post-days in the week. This parish contains 6251 acre.s of land. It is situate on the South West branch of Strangford Lough. The Right Rev. Nathaniel Alexander, D. D. , Lord Bishop, in 1809. The Bishopricks of Down,, and Connor, according to Dr. Beaufort, were both founded in the Fifth century, and united in the year 1454. The greatest length of Down is 41 miles from North East to South West, and the greatest breadth 22 miles. The extent of the United Sees, from the North of Antrim to the Southernmost point of Down, is seventy miles. The Chapter of the See of Down (regulated by Patent of James I.) consists of a Dean, Precentor (see, Loughin Island}, Chancellor (see, Ballyphilip], Archdeacon (see, HillsborougK), and two Prebendaries. The same exemption is claimed, by the Needham family, for their Lordship of Mourne in this Diocese, as for that of Newry in Dromore ; but the claim has always been resisted by the Bishops of Down. The Bishoprick of Down is valued in the King's Books at £25. sterling. There is no Episcopal Palace in this Diocese. — " St. Patrick founded the Abbey of Canons Regular here, and was interred therein, A. D. 493 ; although some writers give that honour to the Abbey of Glastonbury, in Somersetshire. A. D. 1 185, the bodies of St. Patrick, St. Columb, and St. Brigid, were discovered in this abbey, with the following Epitaph written over them,

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27. Dowth on the Boyne: Netterville seat and Druidical remains

    Dowth · townland · Meath

    Dowth parish is situated on the River Boyne and gives the title of Viscount to the Netterville family, whose handsome seat commands an extensive view of a well-cultivated country. Near the parish are many Druidical remains.

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    parishes which constitute the Union of Duleek, Dowth is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2^ m. S. E. from Slane. It is situate upon the River Boyne. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Netterville ; and here is His Lordship's handsome Seat, which commands an extensive view of a beautiful and' well cultivated country. Near this are many Druidical remains. This parish contains 800 acres of land. See, Duleek.

    DRAKESTOWN, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co, of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in- the King's Books at «£l0..10..8 Irish Money, and united by Act of Council (the date of which cannot be ascertained; but in the Act of Parliament, of the 9° Queen Anne, power was given to remove the site of the church, from Drakestown, which is stated in the Act to have been made the parish church, by the original Act of Union, to Kilpatrick), to the Vicarages of Kilpatrick, and Enough : a Church, in Kilpatrick, in decent repair : a Glebe House, in Kilpatrick, with every necessary, Office : in Drakestown, two portions of Glebe, making together 5a. Or. 14 p., about one mile from the church: in Kuough, 3 a. 2r. 30 p., about the same distance from the church; and, in Kilpatrick, 36 a. Or. 23 p.: The Rev. Samuel Close, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in Armagh : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum, with the house, garden, and offices. Drakestown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3$ m. S. b. W, from Nobber. The parishes in the Union of Drakestown are contiguous; that of Drakeatown containing 1380 acres.

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28. Drakestown church site removal by Act of Parliament

    Drakestown · townland · Meath · 1710

    An Act of Parliament in the 9th year of Queen Anne gave power to remove the site of the parish church from Drakestown to Kilpatrick, as Drakestown had been made the parish church by the original Act of Union. The incumbent in 1806 was the Rev. Samuel Close, whose resident curate discharged duties at a salary of £75 per annum.

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    DRAKESTOWN, in the Barony of Morgallion, Co, of MEATH, and Province of Leinster: a R., valued in- the King's Books at «£l0..10..8 Irish Money, and united by Act of Council (the date of which cannot be ascertained; but in the Act of Parliament, of the 9° Queen Anne, power was given to remove the site of the church, from Drakestown, which is stated in the Act to have been made the parish church, by the original Act of Union, to Kilpatrick), to the Vicarages of Kilpatrick, and Enough : a Church, in Kilpatrick, in decent repair : a Glebe House, in Kilpatrick, with every necessary, Office : in Drakestown, two portions of Glebe, making together 5a. Or. 14 p., about one mile from the church: in Kuough, 3 a. 2r. 30 p., about the same distance from the church; and, in Kilpatrick, 36 a. Or. 23 p.: The Rev. Samuel Close, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice in Armagh : the duties are discharged by his Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£75. per annum, with the house, garden, and offices. Drakestown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 3$ m. S. b. W, from Nobber. The parishes in the Union of Drakestown are contiguous; that of Drakeatown containing 1380 acres.

    DRANGAN, in the Barony of Middle Third, Co. of TIPPERARV, and Province of Munster : a R. and V.,r being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Killenaule. Drangan is in the Diocese of Cashel,. and Province of Cashel. It is 4^ m..N. E. from Ferthard. This parish contains 2751 acres of land. See. Killenaule.

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29. Dromagh Castle, chief seat of the O'Keiffs

    Dromagh · townland · Cork

    Dromagh in the Barony of Duhallow, County Cork, had an extensive vein of fine coal. The castle there was built by the O'Keiffs and served as their chief seat.

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    DROMAGH, in the Barony of Duhallow, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is 6'£ m. N. E. from Millstreet. The Fairs are holden on the £0th of May, August, and November. Here is an extensive vein of fine Coal. The Castle here was built by the O'Keifs, and was their chief Seat.

    DROMAHAIRE, in the Barony of Dromahaire, Co. of LEITUIM, and Province of Connaught. It is 98 m. N. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of January, first Tuesday O. S., in June, 21st of July, and 31st of October. It has six Post-days in the week.

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30. Dromard parish on Ardnaglas Harbour

    Dromard · townland · Sligo

    Dromard, in the barony of Tireragh, County Sligo, is situate on Ardnaglas Harbour, eight miles west by south of Sligo. The parish had a church in good repair and a glebe house in 1806.

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    DROMARD, in the Barony of Tyre ragh, Co. of SLIGO, and Province of Conflaught: a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at £0..6..8 sterling: a Church, in good repair: a Glebe House; and 11 acres of Glebe, contiguous to the church: The Rev. John Benton, LL. D., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Dromard is in the Diocese of Killala, and Province of Tuam. It is 8 m. W. b. S. from Sligo, It is situate on Ardnaglas Harbour.

    DROMBANE, in tie Barony of Clanwilliam, Co. of TIPPERARY, and Province of Munster: a Rectory entire, being one of the parishes which constitute the Corps of the Deanery of Ernly. Drombaue is in the Diocese of Emly, and Province of Cashel. See, Ballyscadane.

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31. Dromod parish on Ballinaskeligs Bay

    Dromod · townland · Kerry

    Dromod in County Kerry is situated on the River Tnny at the extremity of Ballinaskeligs Bay. The united parish also includes Valentia, an island in the Atlantic Ocean.

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    DROMOD, in the Barony of Iveragh, Co. of KERRY, and Province of Minister : a R. and V., Episcopally united to the entire Rectory of Prior, and the Rectory and Vicarage of Valentia: a Church, in Valentia, in indifferent repair: no Glebe House, but one is immediately to be built at Valentia, the Glebe of which is 35 a. 2r. 25p., close to the church : The Rev. Maynard Denny, the Incumbent' (in 1806), who has cure of souls in each parish, and resides on, his other Benefice, which he holds by Faculty: the duties in Valentia are performed by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of ,£65. per annum; and, in Dromod and Prior, by the Curate of the adjoining parish of Cahir, at an annual Salary of £\5. The parishes in this Union are in the patronage of the Crown, and have been holden together, as far back as any existing record: the parishes in the Union of Cahir have but lately been separated from them. Dromod is in the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe, and Province of Cashel. It is 23 m. W. b. S. from Kenmarc. It is situate on the River Tnny, at the extremity of Ballinaskeligs Bay. The parishes of Dromod, and Prior, are contiguous : Valentia is an Island in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the Ecclesiastical Report, each of these parishes separately is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent.

    DROMORE, in the Barony of Inchiquin, Co. of CLARE, and Province of Munster. It is 5 m. N. b. W. from Ennis. The Fairs are holden on the l?th of June, and 26th of September.

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32. Dromore Cathedral and Bishop's house

    near Dromore · town · Down

    The Cathedral of Dromore is described as very small. A bishop's house was erected a few years before 1809 by Dr. Beresford, described as a handsome and convenient residence near the town.

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    Henry Maxwell, the Treasurer (in 1806), who being of a very advanced age, and exceedingly infirm, is absent with the Bishop's full permission : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £,75. per annum, with other emoluments ; the whole being rated at <£lOO. per annum. Dromore is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 66 m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 28th of July, and 10th of October. It has six Postdays iu the week. Here is a mineral spring. It is situate upon the River Lagan. The Right Rev. Thomas Percy, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1809. The Deanery of Dromore, which is in the gift of the Crown, is valued in the King's Books at «£l6. sterling : it is a Sine Cure, there being no Cathedral establishment, or Choir ; and no Deanery House, or Land : The Rev. Raphael Walsh, the Dean (in 1 806), who is absent with the Bishop's entire approbation. According to the Diocesan Report, it appears, that the number of Roman Catholicks in this Diocese bear so small a proportion to that of the Protestants, that, in several parishes, the latter are more than ten to one. In one of these parishes, it was found, on an enumeration, that amidst more than 3000 families, there was but one of Roman Catholicks. The Foundation of this Diocese (valued in the King's Books at ,£50. sterling) is ascribed, according to Dr. Beaufort, to St. Colman in the Sixth century. It is extremely compact, and the smallest in extent of any Bishoprick in the kingdom, which is not annexed to another See; extending only 28 miles from North to South, and 17 miles from East to West. Yet it comprehends some part of three Counties. The Chapter of this Diocese, which was new modeled and established, with some peculiar privileges, by patent of James I., is composed of a Dean, Precentor (see, Magherallti), Chancellor (see, Clonallen), Treasurer, Archdeacon (see, Donoughcloney}, and one Prebendary. The Lordship of Newry claims the same exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction; to which it was entitled when it appertained to a monastery, before the Reformation. And the Proprietor of the Lordship (Mr. Needham) exercises the jurisdiction in his peculiar court, granting marriage licenses, probates to wills, &c., under the old monkish seal. The Cathedral of Dromore is very small ; but the Bishops house which was erected a few years ago by Dr, Beresford, is a handsome and convenient residence, near the town ; And not 20 miles distant from any part of the Diocese. — " It takes its name from its situation, being built on the side of an Hill, and owes its origin to St. Colman. — An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded here by the same Saint, called also Mocholmoc, he was a disciple of Mac Nissy, Bishop of Connor, who died A. D. 513 ; St. Colman's Festival is observed on the 7th of June. — From Dr. Bourke we learn, that a monastery was founded here for Friars of the order of St. Francis ; but no other account has transpired," — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 118.

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33. Dromore mineral spring on the River Lagan

    near Dromore · town · Down

    Dromore in County Down is noted for having a mineral spring. The town is situated upon the River Lagan, 66 miles north of Dublin.

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    Henry Maxwell, the Treasurer (in 1806), who being of a very advanced age, and exceedingly infirm, is absent with the Bishop's full permission : the duties are discharged by a Resident Curate, at a Salary of £,75. per annum, with other emoluments ; the whole being rated at <£lOO. per annum. Dromore is in the Diocese of Dromore, and Province of Armagh. It is 66 m. N. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 12th of May, 28th of July, and 10th of October. It has six Postdays iu the week. Here is a mineral spring. It is situate upon the River Lagan. The Right Rev. Thomas Percy, D. D., Lord Bishop, in 1809. The Deanery of Dromore, which is in the gift of the Crown, is valued in the King's Books at «£l6. sterling : it is a Sine Cure, there being no Cathedral establishment, or Choir ; and no Deanery House, or Land : The Rev. Raphael Walsh, the Dean (in 1 806), who is absent with the Bishop's entire approbation. According to the Diocesan Report, it appears, that the number of Roman Catholicks in this Diocese bear so small a proportion to that of the Protestants, that, in several parishes, the latter are more than ten to one. In one of these parishes, it was found, on an enumeration, that amidst more than 3000 families, there was but one of Roman Catholicks. The Foundation of this Diocese (valued in the King's Books at ,£50. sterling) is ascribed, according to Dr. Beaufort, to St. Colman in the Sixth century. It is extremely compact, and the smallest in extent of any Bishoprick in the kingdom, which is not annexed to another See; extending only 28 miles from North to South, and 17 miles from East to West. Yet it comprehends some part of three Counties. The Chapter of this Diocese, which was new modeled and established, with some peculiar privileges, by patent of James I., is composed of a Dean, Precentor (see, Magherallti), Chancellor (see, Clonallen), Treasurer, Archdeacon (see, Donoughcloney}, and one Prebendary. The Lordship of Newry claims the same exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction; to which it was entitled when it appertained to a monastery, before the Reformation. And the Proprietor of the Lordship (Mr. Needham) exercises the jurisdiction in his peculiar court, granting marriage licenses, probates to wills, &c., under the old monkish seal. The Cathedral of Dromore is very small ; but the Bishops house which was erected a few years ago by Dr, Beresford, is a handsome and convenient residence, near the town ; And not 20 miles distant from any part of the Diocese. — " It takes its name from its situation, being built on the side of an Hill, and owes its origin to St. Colman. — An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded here by the same Saint, called also Mocholmoc, he was a disciple of Mac Nissy, Bishop of Connor, who died A. D. 513 ; St. Colman's Festival is observed on the 7th of June. — From Dr. Bourke we learn, that a monastery was founded here for Friars of the order of St. Francis ; but no other account has transpired," — Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 118.

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34. Drumlane monastery and round tower

    Drumlane · townland · Cavan · 550

    A monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary existed at Drumlane, founded before the year 550. The churchyard of the priory has long been a famous burial-place and a round tower remains standing in it.

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    Salary of £75. per annum. Drumlane is in the DioCese of Kihnore, and Province of Armagh. It is 3 m. S. b. W. from Belturbet. — " There was here a celebrated Monastery, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded before the year 550, in which year St. Maidoc was born ; to whom some have erroneously given this foundation. — The church-yard of this Priory has been for many years a famous burial-place, and there is a Round tower remaining in it." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 41.

    DRUMLARGAN, in the Barony of Deece, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Raddonstown. Drumlargan is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is if m. S. b. E. from Summerhill. This parish contains 633 acres of land. See, Raddonstown.

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35. Dublin called Eblana Civitas by Ptolemy

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    Dublin was called Eblana Civitas by Ptolemy, linking the city to classical geography. The city returned two members to Parliament, with electors being freemen and freeholders, while the University, being a borough itself, returned one member elected by Fellows and Scholars.

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    Dublin is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. The Right Hon. and Most Reverend Euseby Cleaver, D. D., Archbishop of Dublin, and Lord Primate of Ireland, in 1809. It is in the Latitude of 55°.. 21'.. 2" North, and the Longitude of 6°.. 15'\Vest from the Meridian of Greenwich. ThisCity returns two Members to Parliament ; the Electors being, Freemen and Freeholders. TheUNivEKSiTY, being- a Borough in itself, returns also one Member; the Election being in, The Fellows and Scholars. It is called Eblana Civitas by Ptolomey. According to Dr. Beaufort, it is impossible to give even an adequate Sketch of the

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36. Dublin's Parliamentary Representation after the Union

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1801

    Following the Act of Union in 1801, the City of Dublin was to send two Commoners to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The College of the Holy Trinity of Dublin was also entitled to send one Commoner.

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    " agreed by the Fourth Article of Union, That Four Lords Spiritual of Ireland, by " Rotation of Sessions, and Twenty-eight Lords Temporal of Ireland, elected for " Life by the Peers of Ireland, shall be the Number to sit and vote on the Part of " Ireland in the House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom ; and " One Hundred Commoners (Two for each County of Ireland, Two for the City " of Dublin, Two for the City of Cork, One for The College of The Holy Trinity " of Dublin, and One for each of the Thirty-one most considerable Cities, Towns " and Boroughs) be the number to sit and vote on the Part of Ireland in the " House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom ; be it enacted " by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent " of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament " assembled, and by Authority of the same, That the said Four Lords Spiritual " shall be taken from among the Lords Spiritual of Ireland in the manner follow- " ing: that is to say, that one of the four Archbishops of Ireland, and three of

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37. Duke of Ormond Governor of Passage, Waterford

    Passage East · townland · Waterford · 1663

    On 20 February 1663, the Duke of Ormond was made Governor of the Port and Town of Passage for life. Passage is situated upon Waterford Harbour, where 500 sail of ships could ride in safety.

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    PASSAGE, East, in the Barony of Gualtiere, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Munster ; in the parish of Kill, St. Nicholas. It is 76 m. S. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 6th of May, 12th of June, 8th of September, and l£th of November. It is situate upon Waterford Harbour, where is an excellent road, in which 500 sail of ships may ride in safety. On the 20th of February 1663, the Duke of Ormond was made Governor of the Port and Town of Passage for life. It has three Post-days in the week. See, Crooke.

    PASSAGE, JVest, in the Barony of Kinalea and Kerricurrihy, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster; in the parish of Marmullane. It is 130 m. S. W. b. S. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 1st of May, and 25th of July. It is situate upon the Western side of Cork Harbour, opposite to Great Island, where all ships of burden unload, and transport their cargoes in vessels of small size, to the City of Cork; as the Channel does not admit large ships to proceed higher up. Near Passage, on the right, is Pembroke Town, the hospitable Seat of Thomas Boland, Esq. . PASS IF YOU CAN, in the Barony of Moyashel and Magheradernon, Co. of

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38. Dunboyne seat of Viscount Grinston

    Dunboyne · town · Meath

    Dunboyne in County Meath gave the title of Baron to the Grinston family, now Viscount Grinston. The Lordship maintained a handsome seat there, and a fair was held on 9 July.

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    DUNBOYNE, in the Barony of Dunboyne, Co. of MBATH, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at .£'21. .9.. 4 Irish Money : a Church, now putting into complete repair ; a small House, on a Glebe of half an acre, close to the church : Vacant, in 1806 : a cure of souls. Dunboyne is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 8m. W. N. W. from Dublin. The Fair is holden on the 9th of July. It gives title of Baron to the family of Grinston, now Viscount Grinston i and here His Lordship has a handsome Seat.

    DUNBREA, in the Barony of Kilkea and Moone, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : an Impropriate parish, constituting part of the Union of Nicholastown. Dunbrea is in the Dioeeses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. See, Nicholastown.

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39. Duncannon Fort and the flight of James II

    Duncannon · town · Wexford · 1690

    Duncannon Fort in County Wexford commanded Waterford Harbour with over 30 cannon, its works erected on a high rock overlooking the sea. Queen Elizabeth granted a perpetuity of land for its repair; it was taken by King William's army in 1690, from which King James II fled to France.

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    is a Fort (under the charge of a Governor, and Fort Major), which commands the Harbour of Waterford, and where are upwards of 30 pieces of cannon. Without the fort is a village, mostly consisting of poor cabbins. The Governor's House, and Chapel, are small, but neat ; and the Barracks are well built. These works are surrounded with a strong wall, erected upon the flat of a high rock, which overlooks the sea. There is a perpetuity of land, granterl by Queen Elizabeth, to keep this fortress in repair. It was taken by King William's army, in 1690; And from it King James the Second fled into France. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Ponsonby, now Earl of Bessborough,

    DUNCORMUCK, in the Barony of Bargie, Co. of WEXFORD, and Province ofLeinster: a V., valued in the King's Books at £30.. 17.. 8 Irish Money, and Episco pally united, ever since the year 1759, to the R. of Ambrosetown : aChurch, in repair, in the parish of Duncormuck : no Glebe House, but one about to be built : four Glebes ; one, of 6 acres, near the church : the three others, containing 12 acres in the whole ; none of which are contiguous, but are three quarters of a mile distant from each other : Tbe Rev. Ottiwell Moore, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is non-resident, being engaged in the laborious cure of Gorey ; the duties are discharged by The Rev. Joseph Miller. Duncormuck is in the Diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 1 1£ m. S. W. b. S. from Wexford. It is situate near the Sea Coast. The parishes in the Union of Duncormuck are contiguous ; their contents being 4300 acres. The present Union of Kilkevart was formerly united to Duncormuck.

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40. Dundrum Castle ruins and Knights Templar tradition

    Dundrum · townland · Down

    The ruins of a strong castle boldly seated on a rock remain at Dundrum, said to have been built by Sir John de Courcey for Knights Templars, who held it until 1313. It later passed to the Prior of Down, then to the Magennis family, and ultimately to the Earl of Ardglass and Lord Viscount Blundell.

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    " A mean village, where the ruins of a strong Castle, boldly seated on a rock, still remain. This castle is said to have been built by Sir John de Courcey for Knights Templars, who possessed it till the year 1313, when that order was abolished. It was afterwards granted to the Prior of Down, who held the same, with a small manor adjoining, till the final suppression of religious houses. This castle was granted to the family of Magennis ; on their forfeiture, it became the property of the Earl of Ardglass, and afterwards was in the possession of the Lord Viscount Blundell, The ruins are of an irregular multangular form, with a fine Round tower, which is about 3.5 feet in diameter in the inside." — ArchdaWs Monast. Hibcrn. p. 119-

    DUNDRYNAN, in the Barony of , Co. of GALWAY, and Province of

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41. Dungannon Free School founded and endowed by Charles I

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1625–1807

    A Free School at Dungannon was founded and endowed by Charles I, with endowment lands of over 1600 acres situated about five miles from the town. The lease arrangements and rents were reported by the Commissioners of the Board of Education in 1807.

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    DUNGANNON, in the Barony of Dungannon, Co. of TYRONE, and Province of Ulster. It is 73 m. N. b. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the first Thursday in February, second Thursday in April, second Monday in May, first Thursday in July, third Tuesday in August, first Monday O. S., in October, and the last Tuesday in November. It has six Post-days in the week. This Town sends one Member to Parliament : Patron, Lord Northland, who has a handsome Scat here. It is governed by a Provost, and Seneschal. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Trevor. Here is a Free School, which was founded and endowed by King Charles the First: The lands of the endowment, according to the Report of the Commissioners of the Board of Education, being situate abou.t five miles from the town, and contain above 1600 acres English. They are let at present (in 1807) to Under-tenants, for <£l481.,4..9/>er annum, by the son of the present Master (William Murray, D.D.), who holds them under a Trust Lease for his father's benefit, at the reserved rent of £796.. 1 2.. 0. Such a lease appears to have been first granted in the year 1785, when the present master had the lands valued at ,£570. per annum, and procured the lease for his Trustee from the then Primate (Robinson), at the reserved rent of £427.. 10.. 0, paying a fine of «£l235., which was applied towards building a School-house. — "In the reign of King Henry the VII, Con. O'Neal built a small Monastery on the South side of this town, for Franciscan Friars of the third Order. On the suppression, it was granted to Richard Earl of West Meath, who assigned to Sir Arthur Chichester." —ArchdalCs Monast. Hibern. p. 682.

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42. Dungarvan Castle vested in the Crown

    Dungarvan · town · Waterford · 1512–1513

    The castle at Dungarvan was vested in the Crown by an Act of Parliament during the fourth year of King Henry VIII's reign. The town also received a parliamentary-funded aqueduct to supply fresh water.

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    DUNGARVAN, anciently ACHAD GARBAIN, in the Barony of Decies without Drum, Co. of WATERFORD, and Province of Minister : a Rectory Impropriate, valued in the King's Books at ,£60. 7mA Money ; the Vicarage, which was Episcopally united, on the 15th of March 1787, to the V. of Killmolash, when the present Incumbent took possession of this Benefice, is valued in the King's Books at £'30. Irish Money, but was taxed by order of the Court of Exchequer, in Hillary Term, in 1688, at ,£22.. 10.. 0 sterling: a Church, in repair, in the parish of Dungarvan : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 6| acres, in separate places, in the parish of Dungarvan, but none of it more than a quarter of a mile from the church: and another Glebe, of half an acre, close to the site of the old church at Killmolash : The Rev. Jabez Henry, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in Dungarvan, and discharges the duties in person. Dungarvan is in the Diocese of Lismore, and Province of Cashel. It is 1 17 m. S. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 22d of June, and 8th of November. It has six Post-days in the week. This town sends one Member to Parliament ; Patron, The Duke of Devonshire. The Corporation consists of a Sovereign, Recorder, and 12 Brethren. It is situate on a Bay, to which it gives name, on St. Qeorge's Channel, and is one of the greatest Fishing Towns in Ireland. The Admiralty of the Harbour is vested in the Sovereign. It gives title of Viscount to the noble family of Boyle, Earl of Cork. The castle was vested in the Crown, by Act of Parliament, in the fourth year of the reign of King Henry the Eighth. An Aqueduct has been constructed here by Parliamentary encouragement, for supplying the town with fresh water, which is conducted for some miles from the River Phinisk. The parishes in this Union are not contiguous; being divided by a part of the parish of White Church, about two miles. According to the

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43. Dungarvan Friary founded by Thomas Lord Offaley

    Dungarvan · town · Waterford

    A friary for Eremites following St. Augustine's rule was erected at Dungarvan by Thomas Lord Offaley, Justiciary of Ireland. The family of Mag-rath later endowed it with a castle and lands.

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    Ecclesiastical Report, the Vicarage of Dungarvan, and the Vicarage of Rinagonagh, ought to be perpetually united ; and a Glebe House ought to be built on the Glebe in Dungarvan. — " An Abbey of Regular Canons was founded, in the Seventh century, by St. Garbhan, a disciple of St. Fiubar. No vestige remains of this erection, but the Festival of the Founder is celebrated on the 26th of March The Friary for Eremites following St. Augustine's rule, owed its erection to Thomas Lord Offaley, who was Justiciary of Ireland in 12£5. The family of Mag-rath endowed this house with a Castle and some contiguous lands, and the O'Briens of Cummeragh, who held the Rectorial Tythes of the parish, were great benefactors to it. This monastery was situated on the other side of the water, and opposite to the town. The remaining walls of the church and steeple, show it to have been a neat light Gothic building. The steeple is about 60 feet high, supported by a curious vault, sustained by ogives passing diagonally from one angle to another and forming a cross with four other arches, which make the sides of the square of the building. The cells occupied a considerable space of ground ; and on the North side of the church, near the altar, is the Tomb of Donald Magrath, who was interred here in the year 1400. — An Hospital for Lepers was built here and endowed, under the Invocation of St. Brigid, but we know nothing further of it." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. pp. 688. et seq.

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44. Dunsany gives title of Viscount to the Plunket family

    Dunsany · townland · Meath

    The parish of Dunsany, containing 555 acres of land in the Barony of Skryne, gives the title of Viscount to the Plunket family.

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    DUNSANY, hi the Barony of Skryne, Co. of MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at <£4..9..8 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Taragh. Dunsany is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2f m. N. W. from Dunshaglin. This parish contains 555 acres of land. It gives title of Viscount to the family of Plunket. See, Taragh.

    DUNSERT, or, DUNFERT, in the Barony of Shellilogher, Co. of KILKENNY, and Province of Leinster : a V., valued in the King's Books at o£lO. Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Burnchurch. Dunsert is in the Diocese of Ossory, and Province of Dublin. It is 4 m, S. from Kilkenny. See, Burnchurch.

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45. Dursey Island: rugged Atlantic outpost

    near Dursey Island · townland · Cork

    Dursey Island lies in the Atlantic Ocean about half a mile off the mainland of the Barony of Bear and Bantry in Cork. It is three miles in length and described as exceedingly rough and coarse.

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    DURSEY, ISLAND, off the Barony of Bear and Bantry, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster. It is situate in the Atlantic Ocean, about half a mile from the Main. It is three miles in length, and is exceedingly rough and coarse.

    DUY MAC LOUGNEY, t>. ATHENRY.

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46. Dysart Enos: Round tower and St. Ængus's abbey

    Dysartenos · parish · Laois

    Dysart Enos in Queen's County possesses one of the ancient Round towers. St. Ængus, having resigned the government of Clonenagh, retired to this desert and founded an abbey that retained his name and is now the parish church.

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    DYSART ENTOS, in the Barony of Maryborough, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. : the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at <££(). sterling, and the Vicarage at ,£4,. 3. .4 Irish Money ; and immemorially united to the R. and V. of Kiltale ; which now constitute part of the Union of Tecolme. Dysart Enosis in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3 m. W. S. W. from Stradbally. Here .is one of the ancient Round towers. The parishes of Dysart Enos are contiguous, and contain 4900 acres of land. See, Tecolme. — " St. /Engus, having resigned the government of Clonenagh, retired to this Desert, where he founded an Abbey, which for some time retained his name. It is now the parish -church."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 594.

    DYSART GALEN, in the Barony of Cullinagh, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., the Vicarage being valued in the King's Books at ,£4. Irish Money : a Church, in repair: a Glebe House, building: a Glebe, of 30 acres, about a quarter of a mile from the church : The Rev. Sewell Stubber, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Dysart Galen is in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is adjacent to Ballynakill, on the North East.

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47. Dysart, Westmeath: Franciscan monastery ruins

    Dysart · townland · Westmeath

    St. Colman founded a monastery for Conventual Franciscans at Dysart in Westmeath, according to Archdall. The old ruins of the church survive, with a glebe of 12 acres surrounding them.

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    DYSART, in the Barony of Moyasheland Magheradernon, Co. of WEST MEATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £,5.A..5 Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House : a Glebe, of 12 acres, surrounding the old ruins of the church : The Rev. Stephen Ratcliffe, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, and lives on his other Benefice, at Skryne, in this Diocese : the occasional duties are discharged by a neighbouring Curate, ata Salary of £,\(). per annum. Dysart is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 5 m. S. W. from Mullingar. See, Churchtown. According to Mr. Archdall, St. Colman founded a Monastery for Conventual Franciscans here.

    DYSART ENTOS, in the Barony of Maryborough, QUEEN'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V. : the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at <££(). sterling, and the Vicarage at ,£4,. 3. .4 Irish Money ; and immemorially united to the R. and V. of Kiltale ; which now constitute part of the Union of Tecolme. Dysart Enosis in the Diocese of Leighlin, and Province of Dublin. It is 3 m. W. S. W. from Stradbally. Here .is one of the ancient Round towers. The parishes of Dysart Enos are contiguous, and contain 4900 acres of land. See, Tecolme. — " St. /Engus, having resigned the government of Clonenagh, retired to this Desert, where he founded an Abbey, which for some time retained his name. It is now the parish -church."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 594.

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48. Earl Conyngham's mansion at Mount Charles

    Mountcharles · town · Donegal

    Mount Charles, situated three miles west of Donegal town, was the site of the elegant mansion of the Right Honourable Earl Conyngham. The village held four fairs annually on fixed dates.

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    MOUNT CHARLES, in the Barony of Boylagh and Baunogh, Co. of DONS- GAL, and Province of Ulster. It is 3m. W. from Donegal. Here is the elegant Mansion of The Right Hon. Earl Conyngham. The Fairs are holden on the 17th: of March, 9th of June, 22d of September, and 18th of November.

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49. Earl of Kildare's medieval college at Maynooth

    Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1518

    Gerald Earl of Kildare founded a college adjoining Maynooth with a Provost, Vice-Provost, priests, clerks, and boys to pray for his soul and his wife's. Archbishop William of Dublin granted especial confirmation on 6 October 1518.

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    MAYNOOTH, or, LARAHBRYAN, in the Barony of Salt, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a Prebend, and Vicarage : the Prehend is valued in the King's Books at <£23..2..3 Irish Money: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. Thomas Tisdall, A. B., the Prebendary (in 1806), who has a Stall in the Cathedral: The Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at £l7..6..8 Irish Money : a Church, in good order: a Glebe House; and a Glebe, of 6 acres, near the church: The Rev. Nicholas Ashe, A. B., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Maynooth is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is ll£ m. W. b. N. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on the 4th of May, 19th of September, and 9th of October. Here is a Charter School for 50 Girls. Near this is Carton House, the superb Mansion of His Grace The Duke of Leinster. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ST. PATRICK, MAYNOOTH, for the education of persons professing the Roman Catholic religion, was instituted by Act of Parliament, in the year 1795. The Building consists of lodging-rooms, schools, a church, library, hall, and different offices, suitable to the accommodation of 200 Ecclesiastical Students, besides a President, Vice-President, Dean, Bursar, Professors, and Servants : And an extension of one of the wings is far advanced for the reception of 200 additional Students. THE LAY COLLEGE, at Maynooth, was established by Private Subscription, in 1802. — " Gerald Earl of Kildare founded a College adjoining this town, in which he placed a Provost, and Vice-Provost, with five Priests or Fellows, two Clerks, and three Boys, to pray for his soul, and the soul'of his wife; And William, Archbishop of Dublin, on the 6th of October, in the year 1518, granted his especial confirmation." — -ArchdaWs Monast. Hibern. p. 333.

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50. Earl of Kingston's College and Lord Kingsborough's seat at Mitchelstown

    Mitchelstown · town · Cork

    A college was founded at Mitchelstown by the late Earl of Kingston, supporting twelve decayed gentlemen and twelve decayed gentlewomen, each receiving £40 per annum with apartments, plus a chaplain at £100 per annum. The town also contained a magnificent seat of Lord Kingsborough.

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    MITCH ELSTOWN, in the Barony of Condons and Clangibbon, Co. of CORK, and Province of Minister.; in the parish of Brigown. It is 102 m. S. W. from Dublin. The Fairs are holden on the 30th of July, and 12th of November. It is situate upon the River Puncheon. Here is a College, founded by the late Earl of Kingston, for the support of 12 decayed gentlemen, and 12 decayed gentlewomen, who have each ,£40. per annum, and handsome apartments ; and a Chaplain, at £100. per annum, with a House. Here is also a magnificent seat of Lord Kingsborough. It has six Post-days in the week. See, Brigown.

    MITCHELSTOWN,or, STROKESTOWN, in the Barony of Slane,Co. of MKATH, and Province of Leinster : a R., valued in the King's Books at «£9..3..0 Irish Money, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Syddan. Mitchelstown is in the Diocese of Meath, and Province of Armagh. It is 2f in. S. E. from Nobber. This parish contains 395 acres of land. See, Syddan.

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51. Early abbey and St. Jarlath's cathedral at Tuam

    Tuam · town · Galway · 487–525

    An abbey was founded at Tuam as early as 487 under the invocation of the Virgin Mary. St. Jarlath is said to have made it a cathedral in the beginning of the sixth century, and his remains were preserved in a chapel called Temple-na-scrin, the Church of the Shrine.

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    Deanery alone is in the patronage of the Crown ; 79 parishes are in the Bishop's Gift: and 10 are united to the Wardenship of Gahvay. The Constitution of that large and ancient Collegiate Church is unique in this kingdom; the Warden and three Assisting Vicars being elected by the Mayor and Corporation ; the Warden annually, and the Vicars for life. In the little City of Tunm there is a very neat but small Cathedral, which is also the parish church. The Bishop's Palace is a large antique fabric; from which no part of this extensive Diocese is 50 miles distant. The extent of the Union of Tuam is about 8 miles in length, and about 6 miles in breadth : Liskeevy is distant from the other parishes about 5 miles. — " We are told that an Abbey was founded here, so early as the year 487, under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary. St. Jarlath is said to have made it a Cathedral in the beginning of the Sixth century ; and it is also said that a City was built here in honour of this exemplary Bishop. His remains were preserved at Tuam, in a Chapel, called Temple-na-scrin, i. e., The Church of the Shrine.— The Priory of St. John the Baptist was founded about the year 1140, by Tirdelvac O'Connor, king of Ireland. We cannot say to what Order this House did belong, but find that it was granted to Richard Earl of Clanrickard.— The Abbey of the Holy Trinity was founded by one of the family of Burgh, either in the reign of King John, or in the beginning of King Henry III, for Premonstre Canons." — Archdoll's Monast. Hibern. p. 297.

    TUBBER, in the Barony of Talbotstown, Co. of WICKLOW, and Province of Leinster: a Curacy, being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Dunlavan. Tubber is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 85 m. S. S. W. from Blessington. See, Dunlavan.

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52. Early abbey ruins at Mungret

    Mungret · town · Limerick · 300–551

    An abbey at Mungret was said to have been erected in the fourth century before St. Patrick's arrival; St. Patrick placed St. Nessan there, who died in 551. The Psalter of Cashel records that six churches within its walls housed 1,500 religious. Ruins of a church with a steeple, nave, and a small square tower remain visible.

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    MUNGRET, in the County of the City of LIMERICK, and Province of Minister': a R. and V. ; the Rectory, constituting part of the Corps of the Deanery of Limerick ; the Vicarage is valued in the King's Books at £\. Irish Money : no Church : no Glebe House, or cure of souls : a Glebe, of 6 a. 2 r. 32 p,, near the site of the old church : Vacant, in 1806: the duties being performed by the Curate of St. John's Limerick, at a Salary of £,5. per annum. Mungret is in the Diocese of Limerick, and Province of Cashel. It is 3 m. S. W. from Limerick. According to the Ecclesiastical Report this Benefice is too small to afford the means of comfort to a Resident Incumbent. See, St. Mary's, Limerick. — " An Abbey was said to have been erected in the Fourth century, before the arrival of St. Patrick in Munster. It is, however, indubitable that St. Patrick placed St. Nessan here, Avho died A. D. 551. The Psalter of Cashel gives an incredible account of this abbey ; that it had within its walls six Churches, which contained, exclusive of Scholars, 1500 Religious; 500 of whom were learned Preachers, 500 Psalmists and the remaining 500 wholly applied themselves to Spiritual exercises. The ruins of this abbey may still be seen, consisting of the walls of a church, which by no means bespeak either antiquity, or its former splendour ; the East end is 47 feet long by 16 feet broad, with a plain narrow window ; the centre, or nave, is 33 feet by 28^, and the communication from this with the East end is by a small arch ; on the North side of the nave is a small porch or entrance; the West end is 12 feet by 22, on the north side whereof is a small square tower, with ruined battlements ; there are no old tombs to be found here, but at a small distance North-east, are the walls of an old house, which probably made a part of the abbey." — Archdall's Monast. Hihcrn. p. 434.

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53. Early monastery and Knights Templar commandery at Clontarf

    Clontarf · parish · Dublin · 550–1189

    A monastery was founded at Clontarf in 550 AD, and a commandery for Knights Templars was established there in the reign of King Henry II. Clontarf is situated on Dublin Bay and was much frequented for sea-bathing.

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    CLONTARF, in the Barony of Coolock, Co. of DUBLIN, and Province of Leinster: a Rectory entire: a Church, in good order: no Glebe House, or Glebe: The Rev. John Usher, A. M., the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident in the parish, and discharges the duties in person. Clontarf is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 2j in. E. N. E. from Dublin. It is situate upon Dublin Ba.y, and is much resorted to for the purpose of sea-bathing. Here is the Royal Charter School, which was opened in the year 1749, for the reception of 120 Boys. The Castle, which is well preserved and elegantly improved, is the residence of the Vernon family ; And the view therefrom is rich, extensive, and extremely picturesque. According to Mr. Archdall, a Monastery was founded here, A. D. 550. And a Commandery for Knights Templars was founded here in the reign of King Henry the Second.

    CLONTEAD, within the Liberties of Ivinsale, Co. of CORK, and Province of Munster : a Rectory Impropriate. It is in the Diocese of Cork, and Province of Cashel. It is l£ m. N. E. from Kinsale.

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54. Early monastery and nunnery at Timolin

    Timolin · townland · Kildare · 927–1200

    A monastery for Regular Canons existed at Timolin in a very early age, with Abbot Doulih Mac Sealvoy dying in 927. Around the beginning of King John's reign, Robert, son of Richard Lord of Noragh, founded a nunnery under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary for Nuns of the Order of Aroacia, placing his grand-daughter Lecelina therein.

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    TIMOLIN, in the Barony of Narragh and Reban, Co. of KILDARE, and Province of Leinster : a R. and V., the Rectory being valued in the King's Books at ,£'9.. 12.. 0 Irish Money ; and Episcopally united, from time immemorial, to the Vicarages of Belan, Moone, and Rathcoole, and the%Curacies of Bolton, Colerake, Collin, Commonstown, Hughestown, Newtown, and Simonstown : a Church, in good order, in the Parish of Timolin : a Glebe House, in the parish of Timolin, and a Glebe, of 12 acres, within half a mile of the church : The Rev. James Younge, A. B,, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Timolin is in the Dioceses of Dublin and Glandelagh, and Province of Dublin. It is 1 m. S. from Ballytore. It is situate upon the River Griss, The Fairs are holden on the 30th of March, and 29th of June. The parishes in the Union of Timolin are all contiguous ; their extent, from East to West, being about 7 miles, and, from North to South, about l£ mile. — " A Monastery for Regular Canons appears to have been founded here in a very early age, as we find that Doulih Mac Sealvoy, who was Abbot of Timolyng and Lector of Gleandalogha, died in the year 927. We m'eet with no other account of this Abbey.— Robert, the son of Richard Lord of Noragh, about the beginning of the reign of King John, founded a Monastery here under the Invocation of the Virgin Mary, for Nuns of the Order of Aroacia, and placed therein his Grand-daughter Lecelina."— Archdalfs Monast. Hibern. p. 343.

    TIMOOLE, v. TYMOLE.

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55. Early monastery and royal burial at Drumhome

    Drumhome · townland · Donegal · 640–1197

    Drumhome was the site of a celebrated early monastery associated with St. Ernan, who died around 640. In 1197, Flahertach O'Maldory, King of Tyrconnell, was buried there, and the site later became a parish church.

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    ed, was Abbot of Druimthuoma. He died a very old man on the first of January, about the year 640. This House had been a celebrated monastery. Flahertach O'Maldory, King of Tyrconnell, was buried here in 1197. It is now a parish church." — Archdalts Monast. Ilibern, p. 98.

    DRUMKEERAN, in the Barony of Lurge, Co. of FERMANAGH, and Province of Ulster: a R. and V. : a Church, in good condition : no Glebe, or Glebe House: The Rev. Hugh Tuthill, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure 'of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Drumkeeran is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is f m. N. from Kesh.

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56. Early monastic foundations on Rathlin Island

    near Rathlin Island · island or archipelago · Antrim · 546

    St. Comgall landed on Rathlin Island intending to erect a cell but was seized and driven out by thirty military men. St. Columba later succeeded in founding a church there around AD 546, placing Colman the Deacon over it.

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    RATHLIN, ISLAND, off the Barony of Gary, Co. of AXTHIM, and Province of Ulster : a R., valued in the King's Books at £5. sterling : a Church, in decent repair: a Glebe House, near the church, but no Glebe, except a small Garden : The Rev James Moore, the Incumbent in (1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. The Income of Rathlin is only £70. per annum. It is in the Diocese of Connor, and Province of Armagh. It is called Ridnia by Ptolomey. It abounds with some curious arrangements of columnar Basaltes ; and is near five miles in length, and about three miles and a quarter in breadth, towards the middle : it contains about 1200 inhabitants, and where cultivated, produces, excellent barley. Various antiquities have been discovered here. The remains of the ancient fortress, called Bruce 's Castle, are still visible in the north angle of the Island. — " An Island, in the great Atlantic Ocean, two miles North of Fairhead Point, on which St. Comgall landed with an intent to erect a Cell, but he was instantly seized by a band of thirty military men, who, holding his hands, drove him put of the Island. We are not informed by whose orders the holy man was so inhospitably received and so rudely treated ; but St. Columba, who founded Derry, A. D. 546, succeeded better, he founded a Church here, and placed over it, Colman, the Deacon, who was the son of Roi." — ArchdalVs Monast. Hibern. p. 11.

    RATHLOGAN, in the Barony of , Co. of KILKENNV, and Province of

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57. Eas-mac-eirc cataract and Sliabh Snechta near Donagh

    Donagh · parish · Donegal

    Near Donagh church in Inishowen is Eas-mac-eirc, a remarkable cataract falling from a very high mountain called Sliabh Snechta, or the Mountain of Snow, into the bay called Traighe-brege.

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    DONAGH, or, DOMNACH-GLINNE TOCHUIR, in the Barony of Inishowen, Co. of DONEGAL, and Province of Ulster : a R. and V., valued in the King's Books at <£lO. sterling: a Church, old, but in repair: a Glebe House; 162 acres of Glebe, one mile from the church : The Rev. Pitt Kennedy, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Donagh is in the Diocese of Derry, and Province of Armagh. It is 17m. N. from Londonderry. It is situate near the Bay of Strabragy. — "St. Patrick founded this church, and made MacCarthen,brother to the Saint of Clogher, Bishop of it. This is now a parish church in Inishowen, and remarkable for the great resort of Pilgrims on St. Patrick's day. There is still preserved here the Saint's penitential Bed, and many other ancient monuments of that kind; fit objects for the devotion of the pilgrims. The church is near to Eas-mac-eirc, a remarkable Cataract, which falls from a very high mountain, called Sliabh Snechta, or, The Mountain of Snow, into the Bay, called Traighe-brege." — Archdall's Monast. Hibern. p. 97.

    DONAGH, in the Barony of Trough, Co. of MONAGHAN, and Province of Ulster : a V., valued in the King's Books at <£6.. 13. .4 sterling : a Church, in good condition : a Glebe House ; 40 acres of Glebe, one mile distant from the church : The Rev. John Leslie, the Incumbent (in 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties. Douagh is in the Diocese of Clogher, and Province of Armagh. It is 2| m. W. from Tynan.

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58. East window of Hacket's Abbey demolished, 1781

    Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1781

    In 1781, the great East window and many other parts of Hacket's Abbey at Cashel were pulled down so the materials could be reused in private buildings, further accelerating the ruin of the Franciscan friary.

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    measures East and West about 150 feet in length, and 25 in breadth: on the South side, opposite the centre of this range, is a small chapel with niches for candles, the same as those at Hore Abbey, and an handsome window : Here are several old tomb-stones, on which are crosses, but no inscriptions. In the year 1781, the great East window, and many other parts of the abbey, were pulled down to employ the materials in private buildings.'' — Arch doll's Monast. Hibern. pp. 646. etseq.

    C A SHELL, in the Barony of Rathline, Co, of LONGFORD, and Province of Leinster : a V., being one of the parishes which constitute the Union of Rathline: no Church. Cashell is in the Diocese of Ardagh, and Province of Armagh. It is 4j m. S. from Lanesborough. It is situate upon the River Shannon. See, Rathline.

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59. Ecclesiastical Primacy of Armagh

    near Armagh · town · Armagh

    The Archbishop of Armagh serves as the Lord Primate and Metropolitan of All Ireland within the Church of Ireland establishment. He presides over eight suffragan bishops in the northern ecclesiastical province.

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    The Archbishop of ARMAGH, who is LORD PRIMATE, and METROPOLITAN OF ALL IRELAND, presides over the eight Suffragan Bishops of Ardagh, Clogher, Deny, Down and Connor, Dromore, Kilmore, Meath, b and Raphoe, in the Northern Province.

    The Archbishop of DUBLIN, who is LORD PRIMATE OF IRELAND, presides over the three Suffragan Bishops of Kildare, Leighlin and Ferns, and Ossory, in the Eastern Province.

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60. Edenderry Castle ruins, former seat of the Blundel family

    Edenderry · town · Offaly

    Edenderry in King's County was much inhabited by Quakers and carried on some trade. The castle, now in ruins, was formerly the seat of the Blundel family.

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    EDENDERRY, in the Barony of Coolestown, KING'S COUNTY, and Province of Leinster; in the Parish of Monasteroris. It is 29 m. W. from Dublin. It has six Post-days in the week. The Fairs are holden on Shrove Tuesday, Thursday after Whit-Tuesday, and 4th of November, It is much inhabited by the people, called Quakers, and carries on some trade. The Castle, which is now in ruins, was formerly the Seat of the Blundel family.

    EDERMINE, in the Barony of Ballagheen, Co. of WEXFOUD, and Province of Leinster : a R., being the Corps of a Prebend in the Cathedral of Ferns, and united by Act of Council, in 1806, to the V. of Ballynaslaney ; a Church, in repair, in the Parish of Edermine : a Glebe House, building, on a Glebe of 20 acres, contiguous to the church: The Rev. Thomas Gore, the Incumbent fin 1806), who has cure of souls, is resident, and discharges the duties in person. Edermine is in the diocese of Ferns, and Province of Dublin. It is 2^ in. S. b. E. from Enniscorthy. It is situate on the River Slaney. The Parishes in the Union of Edermine are contiguous ; their contents being 3000 acres.

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